A minor earthquake hit Karachi late Monday night.
As reported, tremours of 3.1 magnitude of intensity on a Richter scale were felt in Karachi.
The quake had a depth of 15 kilometers, with its epicenter located near the Quaidabad area in Karachi.
Earthquake tremors were felt in Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Bhais Colony, various regions in Malir District, Quaidabad, Shah Latif Town, Sherpao Colony, Landhi, Muzaffarabad Colony, Muslimabad Colony, Steel Town areas of Karachi.
Fear spread among the people who came out of their houses reciting Kalima Tayyaba.
Many took to social media to share their concerns and inquired about the well-being of others in Karachi following the earthquake news.
Earthquake felt in Karachi with a magnitude of 3.1, I hope everyone is safe 🙌🏼💚 May Allah forgive our sins 🥺#earthquake #karachi pic.twitter.com/YcwkHfUVP1
— Abdullah Orakzaiii (@AbdullahOrkzy23) October 16, 2023
Earthquake felt in karachi,
May Allah save our lives.#earthquake#earthquake pic.twitter.com/Y4eWfuku42— Basit Suhandro (@bsuhandro786) October 16, 2023